Structures FD SCAMJ

Question 1

Function

Answer 1

What the structure does. Its job or purpose.

Question 2

Can a structure have more than one function , example?

Answer 2

Yes

Measuring stick: draw straught lines, reach things, point things with

Question 3

What is important in design

Answer 3

Safety, aesthetics, joints, materials, cost

Question 4

Margin of safety

Answer 4

The ability of a structure to support a greater than expected load for a longer than expected period of time

Question 5

Cost

Answer 5

Builders must balance the cost of strong materials, skilled workers and safety codes with cost.

Question 6

Aesthetics

Answer 6

Refers to the study of beauty in art and nature

Trying to make a structure look good (aesthetically pleasing)

Question 7

Materials

Answer 7

The characteristics of the materials must match the function of the structure. Can be natural or manufactured (synthetic)

Question 8

Composite materials

Answer 8

Made up of more than one material

Question 9

Examples of composite materials

Answer 9

Reinforced concrete
Fiberglass canoe hulls
Plastic wrapped around nylon mesh (hose)

Question 10

Layered materials

Answer 10

Use layers of the same or different materials to create products that have a combination of the properties of the materials they are made of.

Question 11

Examples of layered materials

Answer 11

Plywood
Gore Tex (type of fabric)
Tetra paks (juicebox)

Question 12

Woven and Knit materials

Answer 12

Made of fibers that are criss-crossed or knotted together.

Question 13

Examples of woven and knit materials

Answer 13

Wicker furniture
Cloth
Baskets
Blankets

Question 14

Cost balanced with

Answer 14

Balanced with quality, durability and safety

Question 15

Appearance balanced with

Answer 15

Balanced with aesthetics, function, safety, durability

Question 16

Evironmental impact considered with

Answer 16

Consider recycled materials, sustainability, toxicity, pollution, packaging and disposal

Question 17

Energy efficiency considered with

Answer 17

Energy use, heat loss, energy sources for production, transportation snd product use

Question 18

Joints

Answer 18

Materials need to be connected to each other

Question 19

Mobile joints, examples

Answer 19

They allow for movement

Hinges

Question 20

Rigid joint, examples

Answer 20

Do not move
Brick concrete
Nails

Question 21

Fasteners, examples

Answer 21

Are solid pieces that connect two or more items together

Nails, staplers, bolts, velcro fasteners

Question 22

Ties, examples

Answer 22

Use strings, laces or thread to help hold a strcuture together.
Laces, ties

Question 23

Interlocking shapes, examples

Answer 23

Fot or snap together because of theur shape

Legos, windows, teeth in a zipper

Question 24

Adhesives

Answer 24

Sticky substances that hold things together

Glue tape

Question 25

Melted joinsts

Answer 25

Two or more materials are melted together

Question 26

Welding

Answer 26

Melts two pieces of metal together

Question 27

Soldering

Answer 27

Melts one type of metal to join two other pieces of metal of a different type.